virile

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the normal physical and mental vigor for one's age.

  - "He is a virile man in his seventies."
  - "The virile athlete broke the record."

• adjective

  Full of life, energy, and strength.

  - "The virile forest teemed with wildlife."
  - "The virile colors of the sunset were breathtaking."

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Antonyms

muliebral , muliebrile , nonvirile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with virile
mire , desire , retire , tire , pyre , ire , spire , admire

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Variants

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virile , virilely

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Etymology

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From Latin virilis, meaning manly, masculine.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'virile' comes from the Latin word virilis, which means manly or masculine.

2. In ancient Rome, a virile man was considered to be one who was capable of fathering children.

3. The word 'virile' is sometimes used in scientific contexts to describe the reproductive capacity of plants and animals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Virility: The state of being virile, characterized by physical strength, mental acuity, and sexual potency.

2. Masculinity: The qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength, courage, and assertiveness.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'virile' is often used to describe strong, masculine characters. In art, it can represent the power and vitality of nature.

How to Memorize "virile"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong, healthy man to remember the meaning of 'virile'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'virile' with the words 'strong,' 'healthy,' and 'masculine'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym VIRILE: Vitality, Intelligence, Resilience, Intelligence, Leadership, Energy.

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